Balenciaga Talent Acquisition and Training Manager
- Location
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 13, 2026
About Balenciaga
Balenciaga is a Paris-based luxury fashion house known for its avant-garde silhouettes and technical innovation. The Maison is part of the Kering group and operates at the intersection of couture-level craftsmanship and contemporary culture, combining strong creative leadership with global retail and digital operations.
Balenciaga — Paris: Talent Acquisition and Training Manager. Lead HQ recruitment, L&D strategy and a team of TA partners for the Maison.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and implement the HQ talent acquisition strategy and the company training policy in alignment with business priorities and Group guidelines.
- Lead and manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle: job advertising, sourcing, interviewing, assessment and selection, while coaching hiring managers.
- Supervise and develop a team of Talent Acquisition Partners, allocating resources and ensuring consistent hiring practices and standards.
- Design and maintain talent pools and proactive sourcing channels to anticipate hiring needs and reduce time-to-fill.
- Measure and report Talent Acquisition KPIs (time to fill, quality of hire, cost-per-hire) and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strengthen employer brand through targeted actions (events, campus presence, HR communications) and collaborate on Group-level TA projects and innovations.
- Develop the annual learning and skills development strategy and calendar; identify training needs in partnership with managers.
- Design, implement and follow-up on internal and external training programmes, manage the training budget and evaluate training effectiveness.
- Collaborate with Group HR teams on transversal HR projects and prepare HR reporting for senior stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in talent acquisition and learning & development, with people management responsibility at HQ or regional level.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills; proven ability to partner with senior managers.
- Solid project management capabilities: ability to prioritise, manage complexity and deliver to tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in hiring and development practices.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in French and English.
- Highly organised, proactive, adaptable and resilient with strong professional integrity.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with talent acquisition ATS platforms.
Skills
Experience
Minimum of 5 years' progressive experience leading talent acquisition and training initiatives, including people management and cross-functional projects; experience in an international or luxury retail/fashion environment preferred.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or related field; master's degree or specialised HR qualifications preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The Maison fosters a high-performance, creative environment where professional development and excellence are encouraged. Balenciaga and the Kering group emphasise inclusion and equal opportunity, supporting employees to grow within a dynamic, international luxury organisation.
About Cerulean
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